Job Description

1. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in legal and compliance domains. This

full-time position

invites experienced legal and compliance specialists to help train and refine AI systems by providing high-quality annotations and insights across diverse regulatory and legal contexts. Professionals in this role will apply their knowledge of contract law, compliance frameworks, legal research, and dispute resolution to ensure AI models reason accurately about real-world legal challenges.

2. Key Responsibilities

Use proprietary tools to annotate and evaluate data related to legal and compliance topics Provide detailed input on scenarios involving contract analysis, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution Collaborate with research and technical teams to develop, test, and improve data annotation workflows Analyze complex legal materials and ensure accuracy and integrity in AI model understanding Interpret evolving task instructions and maintain consistency, precision, and sound professional judgment

3. Ideal Qualifications

Professional experience in legal, compliance, or related fields (e.g., compliance officer, lawyer, paralegal, arbitrator, mediator, judicial law clerk, or legal researcher) Proficiency in reading and writing both informal and professional English Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills Ability to work independently and apply critical reasoning to complex material Demonstrated interest in technology, innovation, and AI-driven solutions for legal and compliance systems

4. Preferred Background

JD, bar admission, or recognized certification such as Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) or equivalent Experience mentoring or training others in legal or compliance practices Familiarity with AI workflows, data annotation, or technology-focused legal environments Comfortable recording short audio or video sessions for data collection

5. Work Environment

This role can be based in Palo Alto, CA (in-office, 5 days per week) or performed fully remote for candidates with strong self-discipline and time management skills. U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois Typical hours: 9:00am-5:30pm PST during training, then your local time zone Remote workers must use a personal computer that meets one of the following requirements: a Chromebook, a Mac running macOS 11 or newer, or a Windows PC running Windows 10 or newer Reliable smartphone access required

6. Compensation

Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location. Access to medical benefits, subject to your country of residence

7. Application Process

Submit your resume Complete a 20-minute introductory interview Selected candidates will move on to a focused legal or compliance data evaluation exercise Finalists will participate in a team discussion and review of their expertise The full process typically concludes within one week

8. About Mercor

Mercor is based in San Francisco, CA and specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.